TSA FPV Drone
Project Type
Engineering, Robotics, Electronics
Date
December 2022 - Ongoing (iterated each competition year)
This project has been continually iterated on since 2022. I have worked alongside five fellow teammates to collectively build, code, and fly an FPV drone as part of the regional and state competitions through Technology Student Association. This drone was built from scratch using parts from GetFPV, among other sites. Components were soldered, coded using Arduino, Betaflight, ImpulseRC, BlueJay and flown using FPV goggles in addition to a controller.
My role has primarily involved drone assembly and flight path management. This includes 3D printing custom external components using Fusion 360, soldering wires onto the flight controller stack, and physically attaching components together.
2025 Preparation and Competition Gallery
Side View
Underside
Drone Holding a Box
Propeller Guard CAD Schematic
Drone Body CAD Schematic
Gripping Claw CAD Schematic
TSA Regional Competition, February 2025
2024 Preparation and Competition Gallery
Gripping Claw CAD Schematic
TSA State Competition, April 2024
Propeller Stand CAD Schematic (Iteration #2)
Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) Stack Schematic. This was referenced during assembly of the drone.
Servo Motor Circuit Diagram
March 2024 Workspace Gallery
Busy workspace!
Side-by-side comparison of the drone frame, ESC stack, and upper battery plate
Close-up of the Flight Controller Component
Testing the battery to see if the drone powers on!
Drone frame, propeller motor, central ESC component
Iteration #1 - Propeller Stand - this was not structurally sound because the upper platform was only supported by the center column.
January 2023 Workspace Gallery
First ever drone iteration - it is comprised of 3D-printed parts
Screwing the propeller motor into the drone frame
Alternate camera angle of the first drone iteration
Aligning the four drone arms